Our Company

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.

Overview

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

At Gentiva Hospice, we believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love. 

We are looking for an RN Patient Care Manager to join our team in Brandford, CT.

SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE !!

Full-Time, Full Benefits

Monday - Friday Work Week, Days (Example: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Flexible to meet patient and business needs

This position is office based but does participate in patient visits for emergent needs.

Drive to patient home or facility

Valid Driver's License

Active Car Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Superviser/Manager of Staff

Supports the Branch Director

Reports directly to the Executive Director, Administrator, or Senior Patient Care Manager. Responsible for the day to day operations of your assigned hospice site, administering the clinical aspects of the hospice program and for ensuring the provision or quality of care to patients.

• Managing the site in the absence of the Executive Director, Administrator, or Senior/Executive Patient Care Manager.

• Managing and overseeing clinical and administrative and recordkeeping functions

• Responding to phone referral/inquiries in a timely, professional, and compassionate manner

• Participate in on-call nursing schedule and providing direct skilled bedside nursing care in patients homes

About You

Education/Experience:

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of Associate's Degree in Nursing required from an accredited school of nursing. Unless superseded by requirements listed in the state-specific section (CT)

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred from an accredited school of nursing.

• Three years' experience in direct patient care in a clinical setting required . Unless superseded by requirements listed in the state-specific section

• Minimum one year of management/supervisory experience required.

• Two or more years' experience in hospice or home care required.

• Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment

Active Connecticut license, qualified by one of the following: (State Specific)

The nursing service shall be directed by the director of hospice patient care services who shall be a licensed registered nurse with BSN and an active Connecticut license, and who is further qualified by one of the following:

• Master’s degree from a program approved by the National League of Nursing or the American Public Health Association with not less than two years’ full-time clinical experience under qualified supervision in a hospice or home health care agency related communication health program that included are of the sick; and (B) not less than four years of full-time clinical experience in nursing at least two of which were under qualified supervision in a hospice or home care agency or community health program that included care of the sick.

• A registered nurse with a BSN and an active Connecticut license and one of the following shall serve as a supervisor of hospice in-patient, out-patient and hospice-based home care program under the direction of the director of hospice patient care serves: (A) a master’s degree from a program approved by the National League for Nursing or the American Public Health Association with no less than two full-time clinical experience under qualified supervision, one of which shall be in a health care institution and one of which shall be in a hospice or home health care agency or a related community health program; and (B) not less than four year’s full-time clinical experience in nursing under qualified supervision, one of which shall be in a health care institution and one of which shall be in a hospice or home health care agency or related community health program that included care of the sick.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration:

• Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment

• CPR Certification

• Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license

Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes:

• Sensitivity to feelings of the terminally ill and their families before and after patient's death. Must be able to demonstrate flexibility by performing a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Influence people in their opinions, attitudes or judgments about ideas or things. Make generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria. Display evidence of patient advocacy. Responsible functioning in the work place, maturity, cooperation, flexibility, tact in dealing with co-workers and allmembers of the hospice team.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice concept; knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services; excellent patient assessment skills; good oral and written communication; thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, and human resource) management principles.

We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO

• Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program

• Competitive Salaries

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.

Salary range approximately: $ 81,510.00 - $ 122,265.00

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position

• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

• We are proud to be an EEO employer

• We maintain a drug-free workplace

ReqID: 2024-105974
Category: Clinical
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice
Type of Service: Hospice Only